Acquisition Management Analyst (mid)

Seventh Sense•Crystal City, VA

About The Position

The Acquisition Management Analyst-Mid supports a highly visible Defense Aviation Joint Program Office (JPO) responsible for managing a major defense weapon system development. The role performs acquisition planning, management, reporting, and analysis to inform acquisition and contracting decisions and support program success. It also provides support to the JPO Program Management Office (PMO) and the Department of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A), including tasker management, knowledge and records management, and process improvement and automation. The position requires an executive-level, strategic-thinking presence when supporting the Chief of Staff. The analyst may accompany the Director or Deputy to high-level meetings and accurately capture critical action items. The role requires a Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Seventh Sense is a Virginia-based company operating virtually and serving federal agency clients across the United States. Its culture emphasizes a family-oriented workplace, client-focused solutions, integration, and transparency in core acquisition.

Requirements

Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience.
Experience in program management, technical or business analysis, weapon systems acquisition, and life-cycle management.
At least four of six years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.
At least two years of experience supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
Familiarity with Service and OSD forms related to PPBS, Military Interdepartmental Procurement Requests (MIPR), Work Requests, Requisitions, Data Item Descriptions (DID), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and DD254.
Knowledge of or familiarity with the DoD 5000 series of acquisition policy and guidance, federal and DoD acquisition regulations, and the Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Knowledge of and experience with DoD reporting tools and major reports.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Customer-service focus, responsiveness, and sound customer-handling skills.
Expertise with Microsoft and SharePoint, including familiarity with Teams channels and folders, SharePoint, Content Server, and how these products integrate.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) for developing contracts and contract modifications for acquisition of logistics supportability products.
Familiarity with DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 on International Agreements and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
5th Generation Fighter acquisition management experience.
F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise.
Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provide recommendations to support program success.
Participate as a member of and/or support the overall PMO.
Apply program management and systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices to planning, organizing, and coordinating development, production, deployment, and sustainment of aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Track and report program or project status, including cost, schedule, and performance.
Perform knowledge management and records management using Microsoft and SharePoint expertise, including understanding how Teams channels and folders, SharePoint, and Content Server integrate.
Identify process steps that can be automated or improved, and support operations process improvement and automation.
Manage taskers entering and leaving the JPO Department of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A).
Provide Chief of Staff leadership support with an executive-level, strategic-thinking presence.
Accompany the Director or Deputy to high-level meetings and accurately capture critical action items.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting.
PTO and 11 paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Accident and Critical Care insurance options.
A day off to celebrate the employee’s birthday.
A day off on the employee’s company anniversary date.
A day off to volunteer for a community service project of the employee’s choice.
Bonus Plan allowing members to benefit financially from company, team, and individual success.
Peer-to-peer recognition platform.
Professional development opportunities, including AI and Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training.
Resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.